Veterinary Surgical Technician - Anesthesia

Second Chance Animal Services is seeking a qualified anesthesia technician to add to our surgical team. At Second Chance we have a fast paced surgical center that provides top quality care to all patients. We provide scheduled surgical services such as high quality spay neuter, elective surgeries (both soft tissue and orthopedic) as well as emergency surgeries during our regular business hours. We are looking for someone who is a team player and can thrive in a fast paced up beat work environment. Applicants must be proficient at monitoring patients undergoing anesthesia and during surgical recovery, have a complete knowledge and understanding of anesthetic drugs and drug protocols, and understand the logging of controlled substances amongst other skills. Applicants are preferred to have specialized in the field of veterinary anesthesia although extensive work experience will be considered as well. The ideal candidate should be a big team player, hardworking, organized, and willing to both learn from others as well as teach others new things. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years recent veterinary practice experience with focus in surgery and anesthesia Specialty in Anesthesia (VTS) or CVT preferred but not required Must be flexible and adapt to new changes easily Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail and ability to follow directions You must be reliable, independent, and ability to multitask Candidate must be positive, able to assist with case flow, support the team with challenging surgical cases, and provide training and support as appropriate Responsibilities Monitor and coordinate efficient flow Support team development Anesthesia procedural monitoring Provide and ensure quality patient care for all anesthetic patients Maintaining appropriate inventory of surgical supplies and equipment You can watch our short video on the work we do and how it is helping pets - https://youtu.be/dC1n1Cg-cHY We are adding more surgery to our hospital and are seeking the right candidate for this position. We have state of the art equipment, a fun team and a very competitive salary and benefits with room for growth. Our hospital provides veterinary appointments, surgery including spay/neuter, mass removals, pyometra, foreign body surgery, dentals, and many other surgeries. We are a non-profit providing access to care for all pets in need so we can save the lives of pets. We are looking for the right candidate to join our team that loves working in surgery and can work well and collaboratively with a team. 4 day work schedule is an option. Our surgical center works weekdays, no weekend schedules. This position is in our North Brookfield hospital. However, we do have 3 other hospitals and working in one of the other locations may be an option. We have hospitals in North Brookfield, Springfield Worcester and Southbridge. What do we offer? Work/life balance 403 b (non profit 401(k)) Medical benefits including health, dental and vision Paid time off, paid sick time 100% employer paid life insurance Discounted pet care for employee pets Continuing Educational opportunities including a free CE program Competitive salary and more! Visit our website www.secondchanceanimals.org for further details on our non-profit and the work we are doing to provide access to care. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $34.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Continuing education credits Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Uniform allowance Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Work Location: In person